News and information group Reuters has reported pre-tax profit of 273m in 2007, against 313m in 2006, and says the outlook for 2008 is encouraging.
The lower profits figure reflects higher income from disposals in 2006, when Reuters sold most of its stake in joint venture Factiva.
Revenue for the year to end of December was 7% higher at 2.605bn, in line with forecasts of 2.608bn.
Canadian publisher Thomson is taking over Reuters in an 8.7bn deal.
"Early indications for 2008 are encouraging despite the uncertain market environment," Reuters said.
Strong sales momentum reflects "the robustness of the Reuters business mix," it added.
'Signature' performance
The company expects underlying revenue growth in the first quarter of 2008 to be about 9%.
"Reuters has delivered a signature final year as a standalone company," said chief executive Tom Glocer.
The combination of Reuters and Thomson will create the world's biggest provider of financial news and data.
Investment managers, traders and corporate managers use Reuters' news and databases to make investment decisions and provide advice to their clients.
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